Piner's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Santa Rosa Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 42-26. The Prospectors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Piner's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaden Hernandez led the charge by picking up 147 receiving yards and a touchdown. Hernandez didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended four passes. Another receiver making a difference was Apollo Pereira, who picked up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Santa Rosa lost, don't look at Daniel Mills. Despite the final result, he rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 62 receiving yards.
Piner's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Santa Rosa, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Piner has already played their next match, a 56-21 victory against Healdsburg on the 11th. As for Santa Rosa, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-8 defeat against St. Vincent de Paul on the 11th.
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